Please note, this position is an identified role whereby the incumbent identifies as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

The Workforce and Training Coordinator (Elder Care) position is a Full-Time 2-year fixed position.

The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Limited (AHCSA) is the peak body representing Aboriginal community-controlled health and substance misuse services in South Australia at state and national levels.

Our primary role is to be the ‘health voice’ for all Aboriginal people in South Australia. We achieve this by advocating for the community and supporting workers through our Member Services with appropriate Aboriginal health programs based on a holistic perspective of health.

AHCSA is participating in the Elder Care Support Program, an Australian government initiative designed to build a workforce that supports older First Nations people, their families, and carers in accessing aged care services that meet both their physical and cultural needs.

The program aims to increase workforce capability and capacity within community-controlled aged care support, empowering the community-controlled sector to address place-based aged care needs. This initiative is funded to develop a workforce of 250 FTE staff across Australia, providing essential support to older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Australian government has allocated funding through the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) to roll out the program, with funding provided to identified Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to appoint Elder Care Support Connectors to deliver Elder care support to their communities. AHCSA is funded to provide specialised training and support to the Elder care connectors and other staff involved in the delivery of Elder care support services, and general support and advocacy for delivery of the program within South Australia.

Broad Summary of the Role

The Workforce and Training Coordinator (Coordinator) plays a crucial role in supporting South Australia’s Elder care Support workforce to deliver culturally respectful, safe, and effective services to Elders and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in local communities.

This includes delivering a suite of non-accredited training to Elder Care Support Connectors and other relevant staff, ensuring training is responsive to the needs of the community and staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver culturally respectful and safe care.

The Coordinator is also responsible for proactively supporting the Elder care support workforce, through the provision of mentoring, information and other useful resources. This includes coordinating yarning circles and participating in a workforce community of practice to explore service improvements and foster continuous learning.

The position provides advocacy support to ensure that Elder care clients receive culturally safe care, and the needs of the Elder care support workforce are being met. It advocates on relevant issues within the aged care landscape, including the rights and wellbeing of older people, and ensures that culturally safe and trauma-informed practices underpin all aspects of care delivery.

The position works closely with AHCSA’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to coordinate training and collaborates with NACCHO and other stakeholders to support and enhance the program’s delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery of Elder care support training and onboarding: Providing training and onboarding for the workforce delivering Elder care support services across South Australia

Workforce Support and Development: Providing professional development support the needs of the Elder Care workforce

Communication, Advocacy and Engagement: Lead communication, advocacy and engagement activities to support the effective delivery and promotion of the Elder care support program

Program Planning, Reporting and Evaluation: Undertaking program planning, reporting and evaluation activities

Essential Experience

Experience in a training role, health or care sector roles.

Experience in developing and delivering/facilitating training for adult learners.

Experience in the development of educational resources, including curriculum, other learning materials and assessment.

Experience in working closely with Aboriginal organisations and individuals to determine training needs and deliver culturally appropriate training, preferably in the ACCHO sector.

Experience and understanding of the aged care system.

Desirable Experience

Experience working in the ageing or aged care sector and with Aboriginal Elders and older communities.

Experience in a coordination and referral role in health or community services delivery.

Experience in project development, management and evaluation.

Degree or Diploma in Education or Human Services.

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) or Aged Care.

Current first aid qualification.

What we offer

The opportunity to join the peak body representing Aboriginal community-controlled health and substance misuse services in South Australia

A workplace that encourages work/life balance

An inclusive and diverse workplace

Great salary package and benefits

Generous leave provisions

Special Conditions

Out of normal hours work may be required.

Requires the ability to travel intra-state and interstate, including overnight absences.

National Police Certificate is required.

Working with Children Screening may be required.

A valid Driver’s License is required.

A requirement of the position is that the incumbent identifies as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

How to apply

Please apply via SEEK.

To be considered for the role you are required to submit a Resume and Suitability Statement of no more than 5 pages.

The Suitability Statement has to address the Statement of Key Responsibilities of the Job and Person Specification. Only applications that have addressed the Statement of Key Responsibilities will be considered.

Visit our webpage to find the Job and Person Specification under the Work With Us tab - https://ahcsa.org.au/work-with-us/current-opportunities/ or you can contact the Human Resources team at [email protected].

Please note, late applications will not be accepted and no agencies please.

Closing Date for applications: 5th September 2025

Please note, this position is an identified role whereby the incumbent identifies as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

This position may be filled prior to the closing date of the Advertisement.